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Mold infestation can be a serious concern for homeowners, posing health risks and causing damage to the property. Octagon Cleaning & Restoration offers comprehensive mold remediation services designed to effectively evaluate, contain, and eliminate mold growth. In this blog post, we will explore the process provided by Octagon Cleaning & Restoration for effectively performing mold… Read more »

Call Octagon Cleaning & Restoration at (207) 893-0002 for immediate mold remediation services and a FREE VISUAL MOLD INSPECTION in Maine and New Hampshire. Take action now to protect your property and your health! With the burst pipes experienced in February 2023, many homeowners and business owners in Maine and New Hampshire might face mold… Read more »

Water damage: an unfortunate part of property ownership that you hopefully will never deal with. However, according to the Insurance Information Institute, 98% of basements will experience some form of water damage at some point. Whether it’s due to a pipe leaking, extreme weather, or a failed appliance (among many other sources), it’s important to… Read more »

So you’ve discovered there’s mold in your home. This may be an issue you can visibly see, or maybe you had indoor air quality testing done – regardless, it’s time to get the ball rolling on mold remediation. The first thing is having a professional assess the situation. For your family’s or colleagues’ sake, mold… Read more »

Crawl spaces can be vulnerable to moisture and mold. The original reason they began being built was to simply provide a buffer between your home and the wet ground below. However, in modern times we realize they are (unfortunately) a space that collects water and is great at holding in the humid air. This brings… Read more »

You might find it surprising that despite the cold weather that winter brings to Maine, it doesn’t mean mold growth stops. Mold will always flourish in a warm, moist environment with organic materials, and the inside of a home can offer that year-round! Freezing and dry weather will unfortunately not stop it from happening. Reducing… Read more »

Coronavirus remains a national (and global) concern, and companies and individuals alike want to continue ensuring that their property is properly cleaned and sanitized. Our goal is to explain the difference between the two. Germs are a part of our daily lives. Some are beneficial, others present health risks. While germs are found everywhere, we… Read more »

By definition, “standing water” is simply a body of water that is not flowing and is not being absorbed by its surrounding environment. This could be a puddle in your yard that pools up every time it rains, slowly causing water intrusion through small cracks in the foundation, unnoticed. It could also be caused by… Read more »

There is much talk about handling mold once you have it, but how can you prevent it? While we all know a good spring cleaning helps eliminate old dust and grime from the last couple of seasons, there may be a few things you could consider doing to avoid mold growth. Mold Prevention with Moisture… Read more »

Lead exposure is most common in buildings built before 1950 (paint was up to 50% lead!) and buildings from before 1978. In 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency set laws to prevent further lead poisoning, requiring that contractors are certified in EPA lead removal standards. Lead-contaminated dust, soil, water, and paint in poor condition can all… Read more »